Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

February 4, 2026
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Land Platforms

US Marines Order 30 More BAE ACVs

The US Marine Corps continues to expand its next-generation amphibious fleet with a new BAE Systems ACV-30 contract. The vehicle’s enhanced firepower allows Marines to engage threats at greater...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

Embraer Launches Korea’s First C-390 Airlifter

The rollout of South Korea’s first C-390 Millennium reflects Embraer’s growing footprint in the Asia-Pacific defense market. Designed to replace older airlift platforms, the C-390 combines jet performance with...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Wins $328M IRST21 Deal for Taiwan

Lockheed Martin’s IRST21 Legion-ES system is set to significantly strengthen Taiwan’s air defense posture following a new $328.5-million US FMS award. The passive infrared sensors allow aircraft to detect...

February 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

European Air Defense Boosted by New Radar Orders Awarded to HENSOLDT

German defense electronics firm HENSOLDT has landed radar contracts valued at over €100 million in support of the European Sky Shield Initiative spearheaded by Germany. Through agreements with Diehl...

February 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop Selected for $25B US Military Microelectronics Initiative

Northrop Grumman has secured a place on the US Defense Microelectronics Activity’s Advanced Technology Support Program V, making it eligible for task orders with a combined ceiling of up...

February 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Next-Generation Raytheon Short-Range Interceptor Passes Key Test

Raytheon has announced that its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, intended as a replacement for the US Army’s Stinger missile, has successfully completed a ballistic test. The internally funded...

February 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Takes Delivery of Initial Sentinel A4 Radar Under LRIP 2

The US Army has taken delivery of the first Sentinel A4 radar under Low-Rate Initial Production 2, part of a planned batch of 19 systems being built by Lockheed...

February 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall Secures Ammunition Order From Denmark for CV90 Fleets

The Danish government has entered into a seven-year framework agreement with Rheinmetall for the supply of ammunition across multiple platforms, including infantry fighting vehicles, air defense systems, main battle...

February 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Asia-Pacific Customer Places Black Widow UAV Order With Red Cat

Red Cat Holdings has confirmed that a second Asia-Pacific military customer has selected its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system, further expanding the platform’s regional footprint. The company expects...

February 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Systems Enhance Threat Awareness Across US Naval Fleet

US Navy ships could soon benefit from improved threat awareness as DARPA contracts RTX’s Raytheon to develop an advanced sensing and targeting system. The planned capability will integrate electro-optical/infrared...